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Back Roads

5.419811h 34mRMovieComedyRomance

A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.

DirectorMartin Ritt
WriterGary DeVore
ProducerRonald Shedlo

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Martin Ritt

SFSally Field
Sally Field
Amy Post
TJTommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Elmore Pratt
DKDavid Keith
David Keith
Mason
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Arthur
MGMichael V. Gazzo
Michael V. Gazzo
Tazio
NCNell Carter
Nell Carter
Waitress
RARoyce D. Applegate
Royce D. Applegate
The Father
DBDon 'Red' Barry
Don 'Red' Barry
Pete
BJBilly Jayne
Billy Jayne
The Boy Thief
BFBrian Frishman
Brian Frishman
Bleitz
DSDan Shor
Dan Shor
Spivey
BBBarbara Babcock
Barbara Babcock
Rickey's Mom

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Back Roads — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Back Roads?

Back Roads isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Back Roads on Netflix?

No, Back Roads is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Back Roads on Amazon Prime Video?

Back Roads isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Back Roads for free?

Back Roads isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.